Erin trained for over 4 months for her first ultra with Coach Lindsay and nailed it on the Grindstone 50k course! We talk about things she learned on race day and what is next. She also gives one of the best answers ever as to why you should try for your first ultra! Enjoy the show and check out the launch of Season 16.

Scott talks to the race director and founder of the Mendocino Coast 50k, Sid Garza-Hillman about the history of the race, his running journey, and the launch of the newest season of the Becoming Ultra Project, Season 16. Si didn't run his first ultra until he was 46. We talk about his life as a musician and actor and why he decided to uproot and more to the northern part of the state. His race sells out fast and running along rivers, redwoods, and ocean probably has something to do with it all. Sid even wrote a book about running ultra's as a normal person which is amazing! We hope you enjoy the conversation and share with a friend that a great opportunity to run their first ultra is now taking applications.

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We had the most fun talking to Tracy Meyerson. She recently finished her goal of running a marathon/ultra distance in every state. We discuss what it takes to accomplish that goal and how long it took her. Tracy will be sixty-one soon and not slowing down. She tells us how she maintains good health and the importance of nutrition. Tracy is living her best life, having amazing adventures and thriving. We hope you find this conversation as inspiring as we did.

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If you have ever wanted more information about the World Major Marathons, this episode is for you! If you haven't, well, still listen for a educational lesson :). We talk all about the six world majors, how you get in, the NEW Boston qualifying times, and our upcoming trip to Japan!

The time has come for Erin to go celebrate her training on the Grindstone 50k course! Her calf woes are over and the training is in the bank. We started the call with a little quiz about her race and she nails it. We hope you enjoy the show!

Kris is back from an epic backpacking trip and is here to tell us all about it! She gives listeners some great advice on how to get started in backpacking, based on her own experiences. This trip was in the Shining Rock Wilderness/Pisgah National Forest and she booked the trek through The Wildland Trekking Company!

https://wildlandtrekking.com/

Erin is experiencing the ups and downs of training as we get ever so closer to her first ultra. On the show today she shares her advneture on the Aqua Blaze race. A rowing and running adventure race. She also deals with her first real setback in the form of a knotted up calf for a few days. She seems to be on the mend though so for now, it's taper and get the mind right for the Grindstone 50k!

Kris first met Ashley during a 50 mile race Ashley was running and then continued to see her at other local races. With Ashley's unassuming confidence and talent, Kris just knew we had to have her on the podcast! Ashley talks with us about her running past, how the road led her to the trails, and how she is now in the middle of a huge running streak (well over five years, which is amazing)! We love talking to runners like Ashley because it really showcases that everyone's journey to who they are as a runner "today" is totally different!